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2009 Jeep Grandcherokee SUV
MSRP: from $30,450
 
Layout:
front-engine / RWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 4,261 - 4,891
GVWR: 5,700 - 6,150
Weight distribution: 52 / 48 - 56 / 44
Max. towing capacity: 3,500 (V6; SRT8)
6,500 (4.7L V8)
7,400 (Hemi, 3.0L CRD)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 21.1
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 37.1
 
Suspension:
Front: Double-Wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Solid axle; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 14.2 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
SRT8: 12.9 x 1.2 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 12.6 x 0.6 in. power-assisted discs
SRT8: 13.8 x 1.1 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; cast iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 2-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 3,701
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 93.0 x 90.8
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Power [hp]: 210 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 235 at 4,000
Redline: 6,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 15 - 16 (RWD)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 20 - 21 (RWD)
Available with: Laredo
 
Optional Engines:
Type: V8; cast iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 2-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 4,701
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 93.0 x 86.5
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Power [hp]: 305 at 5,650
Torque [lb-ft]: 334 at 3,950
Redline: 5,800
Mileage City [mpg]: 14
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 19
Available with: Laredo; Limited
 
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Type: V8 Hemi; cast iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.; cylinder deactivation
Displacement: 5,654
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 99.5 x 90.9
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Power [hp]: 357 at 5,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 389 at 4,350
Redline: 5,800
Mileage City [mpg]: 13
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 18 - 19 (RWD)
Available with: Overland
 
Type: V8 Hemi; cast iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 6,059
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 103.0 x 90.9
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Power [hp]: 420 at 6,200
Torque [lb-ft]: 420 at 4,800
Redline: 6,400
Mileage City [mpg]: 12
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 15
Available with: SRT8
 
Type: V6 Diesel; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 2,987
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 83.0 x 92.0
Compression Ratio: 18.0:1
Power [hp]: 215 at 3,800
Torque [lb-ft]: 376 at 1,600 - 2,800
Redline: 4,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 17 - 18 (RWD)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 22 - 23 (RWD)
Available with: Laredo; Limited; Overland
 
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Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.59, 2.19, 1.41, 1.00, 0.83
Final Drive: V6; 3.0l CRD; SRT8
 
Type: X-speed manual/automatic
Ratios: 3.00, 1.67 (1.50 downshift), 1.00, 0.75, 0.67
Final Drive: 4.7L V8; 5.7L V8
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 188.0
195.1 (SRT8)
Width [in.]: 85.5
84.3 (SRT8)
Height [in.]: 68.9
66.7 (SRT8)
Wheelbase [in.]: 109.5
Front Track [in.]: 62.0
63.3 (SRT8)
Rear Track [in.]: 62.0
62.1 (SRT8)
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.2
7.0 (SRT8)
Approach Angle [in.]: 32.3
15.8 (SRT8)
Departure Angle [in.]: 27.5
19.7 (SRT8)
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 108.9
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.3
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.7
Rear Legroom [in.]: 34.2
35.5 (SRT8)
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 59.1
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 58.5
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 56.2
57.6 (SRT8)
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 55.3
45.8 (SRT8)
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 29.5; 66.8 with rear seats folded
34.5; 67.4 - rear folded (SRT8)
Standard Features
  • 10-way power driver bucket seat with lumbar support
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 power remote, heated, and folding door mirrors
  • 245/65 R17 all-terrain tires
  • 3.7-liter 6-cylinder engine
  • 4 doors
  • 4-way manual passenger bucket seat
  • 5-speed automatic
  • 6 speakers
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Assist grips
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Battery run-down protection
  • Body-color bumpers, door handles, and grille
  • Cargo area carpeting, cover, and light
  • Cargo area concealed storage
  • Cargo tie down anchors
  • Carpeted floor mats in front and rear
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Compass
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • External temperature display
  • Fixed antenna
  • Flip-up liftgate window
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry for doors and trunk
  • Keyfob window controls
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Low emission vehicle II
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Panic alarm
  • Power door locks
  • Power windows; with one-touch open in front
  • Radio data system (RDS)
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear 60/40 split-folding bench seats
  • Rear liftgate
  • Rear step bumper
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear window wiper
  • Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
  • Roof rack
  • SIRIUS satellite Radio
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Storage: front and rear doors
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Trip computer
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent speed-sensitive windshield wipers
  • Vehicle information system
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / 100,000
Powertrain [months / miles] Unlimited / Unlimited
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [2wd]
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash [4wd]